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Sunday, 2 June 2013

One of those AMAZING finds !

OK .. I have been floating on air since Friday .. I have to touch down on earth soon .. but wow !
When you find a plant treasure it keeps you on a high for a long time doesn't it ?
I found a Japanese Maple that is perfect for the new focal point we hope to have created in the back garden.
Fingers crossed we can manage the project in our budget and come to enjoy it many many years from now.
In fact this tree can live for 60 years .. I will be well and truly GONE by then I am sure, so I hope who ever has this garden after me enjoys it too ?

Meet "Inaba Shidare" Japanese Maple (the 5th Japanese Maple I have collected !)

Ignore dirt patio table etc .. we have been waiting for the nesting doves to be less sensitive of us moving furniture around on the deck ? yes .. great excuse so far right ?
It is in a 5 gallon pot .. found it at Home Depot for $38 !!! I am still so stoked !
What have you "found" that makes you do the HAPPY DANCE lately ??

9 comments:

What a lovely Japanese Maple! It's really going to be an eye-catcher in your garden, Joy. I haven't done a "happy dance" for finding something special this spring, but I am excited that my peony is covered in blooms for the first time this year. It was a bargain purchase at a big box store three years ago, simply labeled "pink peony." Hope your new maple provides you with many years of delight!

Great find! There's nothing as sweet as finding a plant that you want at a really low price! Gardeners are an interesting lot, planting trees for future generations to enjoy. I wish you well on your project!

Hello Rose girl : )Thank you and I am still on a high about it! hey you never know when that happy dance will happen girl .. I didn't expect this to!Peonies are so pretty and I am very glad you get to enjoy yours : )This tree has a life span of 60 years .. I won't be here that long so I hop who ever has it next treats it right!

Hello Marguerite girl how are the studies coming ? .. brain ache? LOLyes .. I am really hoping for a wonderful focal point with this tree in it, thanks girl!

Outlaw that last post about the fern was too funny but what amazing pictures you took to make it look SCARY !Yes .. some one else will enjoy this tree too with the long life span it has .. I hope they take care of my baby! LOL

Gracie girl hello there : )Thanks girl .. the dirt is on the little patio table .. NEEDS cleaning and setting up .. lots to do yet .. eeekkk!